Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool

11 Archer Drive, Millhouses, Sheffield S8 0LB
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  • Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool, Sheffield
Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool is a purpose-built facility that offers a stimulating atmosphere for children aged three months to five years.

In the bright and nurturing setting, the team focuses on providing children aged 3 months to 5 years with the very best care and education, understanding that these early years are crucial for building a strong foundation for lifelong learning and growth. The team takes great joy in helping children grow into independent and confident individuals, while also delivering an outstanding service to families.

Across the age-focused rooms, the team offers an exceptional start to schooling life through the enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum, designed by the nursery's own Early Years specialists.

The children are helped with their transition to school with Bright Horizon's unique 'Ready for School' enhancement. This sees the children take part in the 'Growing Readers', 'Growing Writers' and 'Growing Mathematicians' programmes, to ensure that when the children graduate from preschool they are more than ready for big school.

The nursery also offers Settling in Sessions tailored to suit you and your family. Please ask the nursery manager for more information.

Healthy meals and snacks are sourced from well-planned menus that offer a variety of tastes and flavours and are prepared on-site by the talented nursery chef.

Book your tour today to visit the nursery and discover what it has to offer, the team can’t wait to meet you.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jo (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 34

Total Places for Children

  • 84

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Large car park available in front of the nursery.

Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (98)

8.7

Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.721) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool has 98 reviews.

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Review from Samantha D (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Preschool earlier this month from another nursery in the city. I couldn't have been happier with how welcoming the staff have been to our family but above all, my daughter. She has always been shy with adults outside the family prior to joining the nursery, but has already formed
strong bonds with the staff and is well settled in the unit.
I'm incredibly impressed with how well each day is planned by the staff and how this allows my daughter to play and learn with the other children. She enjoys nursery so much she doesn't want to come home!
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Review from Catherine J (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is just brilliant, they accommodate to each child needs and demands. All the activities are so well thought through that you can really see the impact in the child’s development. As parents, we feel lucky that our child attends this nursery.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my initial visit to this nursery, I have not been disappointed. The facilities are very good, the staff are very friendly and helpful. My little one's developments are met every day and he has a good attachment with his main carer. All the things that are important to me as a mum seemed to be catered
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Review from Tess (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest child was at Bright Horizons Millhouses from 2010-2014 and my youngest started in 2014. I was impressed from the minute I was shown around back in 2010 and my views have not changed over the past six years. There is honestly nothing I can fault. It's always clean, the facilities are fantastic.
The displays on the walls are always impressive and inspiring. But for me, the best thing about Bright Horizons Millhouses is the staff and the atmosphere of the nursery.


The turnover of staff is incredibly low which speaks volumes about the happy atmosphere and staff morale. I have always found every single member of staff to be warm, friendly and caring towards my children and the kids absolutely love the staff. I am so, so pleased that my children have been lucky enough to spend their early years at this nursery and I'll be very sad when my youngest moves up to school next year. I can't thank Bright Horizons Millhouses enough for the start in life that they have given my children.

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Review from Christopher B (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A nursery with professional, caring staff who take a genuine interest in the wellbeing and development of our child. They do a good job of keeping parents informed of what's happening at the nursery generally, and how one's child is getting on.
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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery for the last 2 years from being 9months. The nursery has always made me feel confident that he is being well cared for and has a fantastic day playing and learning.
The nursery is so well run and all staff we have ever been in contact with have been fantastic.
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Review from Mark H. (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have our second child at this nursery who is in the babies room. Our first spent ages 3 to 5. The staff are fantastic, very caring, kind and attentive to the child's needs. The venue is clean, safe and has excellent facilities. The outdoor space, while small, is used well by all ages. Food is fantastic
it is evident thought has been made for nutritionally balanced meals. The centre manager is very accommodating and it is evident the entire staff work well together. We are especially happy with knowing that the lady, who has worked with our daughter previously, is now currently looking after our baby boy. Overall would thoroughly recommend this nursery. Price wise is up there - but you pay for what you get and we will continue to use Bright Horizons - Millhouses.
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Review from Marvic D (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the babies section are truly amazing! It's not just a matter of holding our child whilst we're away at work but they go out of their way and do that extra mile to help in our baby's development. They are so patient, listen to what we have to say and provide us with feedback on a daily basis.
Since our baby started attending the nursery she is grasping and eating finger food by herself and interacting more with other children. Although in the beginning, it was heartbreaking to separate ourselves from her, we are glad to know that she's in safe hands and enjoying herself.
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Review from dhanesh G (Father of Child) published on 21 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes to toddler group and the staff out there are excellent and very approachable. My daughter had various allergies and food restrictions, the moment I mentioned it, they had no second thought but agreed to it straight away and started to implement it. I am very pleased with the care and
support that I get for my child and I would certainly recommend Bright Horizons to others.
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Review from Jenny R (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When entering the nursery it has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, we have had great key workers in both rooms he has been in, he loves babies two. All the staff make a effort to get to know him and he has formed strong bonds with adult which make drop of time easier (with no tears!) we get great
feed back at home time. I have nothing but praise for management and staff.
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Review from Zoe H (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but praise for the nursery - from day 1 they have been fabulous in all regards, and what's more have continued each year to evolve, improve and better the care they offer my sons. Their creativity and enthusiasm is relentless, their patience continuous....I cannot thank you all enough.
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Review from Jo T (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been going to this nursery for over 6 years, starting in the baby room and progressing through to preschool, and I am still so happy sending my little boy there. The staff are friendly and supportive and all seem to know the children even if they are not based in that particular room.
My little boy has been in the preschool room for almost a year now and collectively they have been fantastic. Initially helping and supporting potty training and fussy eating, and now noticeably concentrating more on the preschool aspects such as numbers and letters, phonics and mark making/writing. My little boy has progressed amazingly over the last year both socially and physically and loves going to preschool. I would, and have recommended the nursery and would again.
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Review from S C (Father of Child) published on 21 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery for a while now and over the last month, the work that his key person has put into his development is phenomenal. He is close to being fully potty trained and his speech has come on in leaps and bounds. I can not thank them enough. Highly recommend this nursery
and especially the toddler room.
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Review from Ali A (Father of Child) published on 21 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clean, excellent and informed staff and excellent facilities.
Feel my child is safe with his allergy status and receives stimulating activities to help progress all aspects of his growth.
Great info passed onto parents about their day.
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Review from Woay (Father of Child) published on 20 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves every bit of the nursery especially those lovely staff. She really enjoys her time in the nursery and even wanted to live there. I am very happy to leave my child in the care of Bright Horizons Millhouses although this is not the nearest nursery from home.
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Review from Charles (Father of Child) published on 20 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely excellent standard of care. The workers are always friendly and provide good feedback on how my son is doing. He loves the food and based on the menu's he eats better than I do. He loves his time at nursery and he seems to be learning a lot.
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Review from Mark C (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot speak highly enough of this nursery, especially some members of toddlers which my son loves (and drives crazy no doubt).
He is coming on leaps and bounds with his speech now after a little delay, I'm sure working with him at nursery has developed this.
Each week he is excited to get to the
nursery, loving seeing and feeding the fish on his way in a morning. So good knowing he's happy and settled now, can't thank the ladies enough.
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Review from Lauren E (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with this nursery. I am fully informed about what my child had done with their day. What their mood had been like. What they have eaten and how much. My child has come on in confidence and in their skills since joining this nursery. We have been assigned a key worker who is very pleasant
and very approachable and adaptable to anything new we wish to introduce for our child. We only wish that our little one didn't get ill so many times but understand that this is part of the course.
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Review from Jennifer T (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't talk highly enough of this nursery. I am very happy to leave my children in the care of the lovely people that work at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool. My children love it and have come on leaps and bounds since they started there. They use some very innovative play/educational
techniques but also the old faithful singing and story reading. I would be happy to recommend Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool to family/friends.
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Review from Kari P (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 15-month old son attends Bright Horizons in Connecticut, USA. My husband and I travelled to England as my Father-in-law was ill and required an operation. This being last minute, I had to work remotely as well. Bright Horizons Millhouses were able to accept our son into their program without any
issues. They were warm and welcoming to our family. Their program was enriching to our son's development and their facilities were great. Our son loved being able to play outdoors with their bikes and balls. He painted a picture for us, played at the sand table, with the puppets and the toy animals. When we would arrive to pick him up, he was eager to take us around his classroom which showed that he was happy there. Bright Horizons Millhouses really provided a family solution at a difficult time. We will miss their lovely, attentive staff and are grateful that they were there for us during our time of need.
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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.721)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.721) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.764 for Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (56 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.764
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.957 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 84 number of registered child places is 16.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.8 = 0.357
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Jo

Jo

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003

Jo has been with Millhouses Nursery since it opened in 2003. With over two decades of experience in early years education, she understands how vital these formative years are in laying the foundation for a child’s future.


Jo is passionate about building strong, trusting relationships with families, working closely with parents to understand each child’s individual needs and to create a seamless connection between home and nursery life. She is committed to supporting both children and their families through every stage of the early years journey, while also contributing to the continuous growth and development of the nursery team.

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Michelle

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Michelle is the Deputy Manager at Millhouses. Her professional journey began in the NHS, where she worked as a nurse for several years before choosing to pursue a career in teaching when her children were young, a decision that has brought her great joy and fulfilment.


Since joining Millhouses, Michelle has enjoyed spending time in each room, getting to know the babies, toddlers, and preschool children. She already feels at home and is looking forward to building strong relationships with parents and colleagues. Creating a nurturing and collaborative environment is something Michelle values deeply, and she is excited to be part of a team that shares this vision.

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